Ardoino refuted the rumors: Tether does not plan to launch its own blockchain.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino categorically refuted assumptions that the company is developing its own blockchain infrastructure. In response to a recent analytical report from CoinMarketCap, which mistakenly classified the USDT stablecoin issuer among creators of new networks, Ardoino gave a clear and unequivocal comment: Tether has no plans to launch its own blockchain, and never has.
This statement became an important signal for the market, as such rumors could have provoked unjustified expectations among investors and ecosystem partners. In its strategy, Tether consistently adheres to a multichain approach, integrating USDT into dozens of existing networks — from Ethereum and Tron to more niche solutions like Liquid and Solana. This development vector allows the company to maintain flexibility, minimize centralization risks, and quickly adapt to changing industry conditions.
Notably, after Ardoino's reaction, the study's authors promptly adjusted their publication, eliminating the inaccuracy. However, the incident itself raises a deeper question: why are market participants so readily willing to attribute ambitions of creating their own networks to major players? This is likely related to the trend toward infrastructure sovereignty observed in recent years, when many projects strive to control the entire technology stack.
Nevertheless, Tether demonstrates the opposite approach, betting on interoperability and partnerships. For me, this is a sign of maturity and pragmatism: in conditions of high competition between L1 and L2 solutions, attempting to launch its own network would require colossal resources and would distract from the core business — issuing and maintaining liquidity of the largest stablecoin. Ardoino's decision remains within a logic that has already proven its effectiveness.